Houston ISD has abandoned a proposal for a year-round school calendar starting Aug. 1, reverting to its original schedule, with an Aug. 24 start date. This comes as Gov. Greg Abbott reportedly told legislators on a conference call Thursday (June 18) that Texas schools will reopen for in-person instruction in August with no requirements for districts to mandate the wearing of … [Read more...] about Governor says students will return to classrooms in August, as HISD abandons year-round calendar
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COVID-19 case closes HISD headquarters
Houston ISD headquarters has been closed completely “to undergo a deep cleaning and sanitation” today (Monday, June 8) after one of the few employees in the huge office building was diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus. The district said the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center, located at 4400 W. 18th St. in northwest Houston, is expected to reopen Tuesday for essential … [Read more...] about COVID-19 case closes HISD headquarters
It’s back-to-school as district unveils ‘HISD@HOME’ digital learning and support
By Charlotte Aguilar Families who have worried about their youngsters’ “screen time” are going to have to get used to it as a way of life, as Houston ISD unveiled its “HISD@HOME” learning plan Monday (March 23) to continue educating more than 200,000 youngsters during its shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. The district is currently projecting an April 13 date to restart … [Read more...] about It’s back-to-school as district unveils ‘HISD@HOME’ digital learning and support
NEW: HISD extends closing through at least April 10, maybe longer
Houston ISD has extended its closing through at least April 10, it was announced late Monday (March 16), to protect against the coronavirus global pandemic, with the first possible return to class on Monday, April 13. In a statement, the district said the decision about extending that date will be re-evaluated on April 6, though, and that information about how learning will … [Read more...] about NEW: HISD extends closing through at least April 10, maybe longer
Virus fears are closing HISD campuses, private schools with some launching remote learning
By Charlotte Aguilar Houston ISD will close all 280 of its schools and offices beginning Friday (March 13) through March 30 “out of an abundance of caution” after possible coronavirus exposure at two of its campuses located on Houston Community College facilities, according to a statement Thursday evening. Spring break was already scheduled to shut down HISD classes and … [Read more...] about Virus fears are closing HISD campuses, private schools with some launching remote learning